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Chapter 5

A week later,

Rebecca’s head and leg wounds had significantly improved; at least she could walk without severe pain. She stood in front of the mirror, straightening the white shirt she wore. She was sure she had lost a considerable amount of weight, as her cheeks had become more defined and her waist much slimmer.

A knock on the wide–open door made her turn. Nicholas stood there in his gray suit, smiling broadly while holding a coffee. “Ready?”

Rebecca nodded.

“Do 1 look pathetic?” she asked, turning again to look at the mirror, unsure about showing up in front of Harvey like this. Nicholas raised an eyebrow, “Does it matter? I mean, you just want him to sign the divorce papers, right?”

Rebecca sighed deeply, uncertain of what she really wanted. “I want to leave an unforgettable impression, to show him I’m not broken even though they tried to destroy me…

Suddenly, Nicholas clapped his hands once, “I got it! We’ll stop by my friend’s boutique for a bit; she’ll know what outfit suits you best! Here, take your coffee first, you’ll feel better.”

Fifteen minutes later, they were at Nicholas‘ friend’s boutique, where rows of designer dresses hung neatly.

“This dress is perfect for you, not too flashy but assertive!” exclaimed Nicholas‘ friend, handing over a maroon midi dress. Rebecca nodded in agreement, touching the dress and suddenly feeling a tightness in her chest, still unable to let go of what Alicia and Harvey had done to her.

“I’ll change now.”

She didn’t talk much with Nicholas during the drive from the boutique to Harvey’s office building. Her mind was filled with wild imaginations about her life post–divorce. “Becky, we’re here,” Nicholas said, stopping the car right in front of Harvey’s office lobby. Rebecca turned in surprise, nervously fixing her hair. “Um, I should go in alone, it’ll be casier.”

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Nicholas frowned, “Are you sure? What if…”

“I won’t let anyone hurt me again, don’t worry,” Rebecca interrupted, reassuring Nicholas.

“Alright, I’ll wait here, so call me if anything happens, okay?”

Rebecca nodded, got out of the car, and gave a small nod to Nicholas, who watched her until she disappeared behind the automatic glass doors. Walking through the bustling lobby made Rebecca’s adrenaline surge. All the staff who recognized her as Rebecca Specter nodded politely to her. She was so respected there; should she let go of all that and end up alone?

“Ma’am? Are you here to see Mrs. Specter?” asked a security officer.

“Yes, do I need an appointment to see my own husband?” she replied flatly, staring at the security officer sharply, not accepting rejection.

“No, ma’am, my apologies,” the security officer responded, pressing the elevator button. and letting Rebecca in.

The elevator dinged open on the 72nd floor. Rebecca walked elegantly on her 4–inch. black stilettos. Her usual loose hair was styled into a messy bun that suited her face. Some staff looked at her in awe, while others whispered to each other, seemingly aware, that something big was about to happen.

She walked past the secretary’s desk and directly opened the CEO’s office door without knocking, and what she saw made her even more certain of her decision. Right in front of her, Alicia was sitting on the sofa, reading a magazine, as if she was purposely there to wait for Harvey.

“Rebecca?” Harvey said, looking up from the documents he was reading, while Alicia immediately stood up, glaring in surprise, not expecting the visit.

“Harvey, can we talk for a moment?” Rebecca asked firmly.

“You ignored my calls and suddenly showed up after disappearing for a week?” Harvey responded coldly.

Rebecca scoffed, “Does it matter? Aren’t you happy if I didn’t come back and ruin your passionate affair with that snake woman?” she retorted sharply.

“Stop calling me a snake woman!” Alicia snapped angrily.

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Rebecca waved her hand dismissively, “I’m not in the mood to argue with you,” she replied flatly, making Alicia clench her fists in frustration. Without waiting for Harvey’s response, Rebecca pulled out a chair in front of Harvey’s table and sat down heavily. She placed her documents on the table and folded her arms across her chest.

“So, how does it feel to be the bad guy?” she asked, staring at Harvey intensely.

Harvey’s face turned red instantly, “Rebecca, I don’t understand your point, but I think you know me well enough that my attitude towards others depends on how they treat me,” he replied coldly.

“What did I ever do to you?” Rebecca didn’t even blink when she asked this basic. question.

Harvey opened his mouth, then closed it again.

Rebecca laughed, her laughter growing louder and filling the soundproof room. “Isn’t it funny? Your harsh treatment towards me is solely based on what that snake woman tells you!”

“Stop calling me a snake woman!” Alicia shouted, walking closer, but both Rebecca and Harvey ignored her.

“I’ve lost a lot in my life, so losing you means nothing to me. I don’t know why you wouldn’t sign our divorce papers from the start, but I’m here to force you to do it. I’m done with this sick marriage so…” Rebecca pulled the divorce papers from the envelope and handed them to Harvey.

Alicia stopped in her tracks, silently cheering,

Harvey snorted,

“Why are you in a hurry? You’re probably demanding a huge settlement from this divorce, right? I could smell it from the start, I knew it was always about money. Maybe the rumors are true that you conspired with my late grandfather to trap me in that hotel room that night.”

Rebecca laughed, “Ah, you probably haven’t read the divorce papers, have you? I’m not asking for a single penny from you! I remember well that three years ago I came to your mansion in Long Island with just one yellow suitcase, so I’ll leave with just that. Just sign the divorce papers, and I promise we’ll never see each other again until the world ends,” her voice choked as she said that. Her chest felt tight, and tears seemed to

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ey,” Alicia suddenly stood beside him, stroking his shoulder and smiling sweetly at It’s fate bringing us back together,” Alicia said, nodding, convincing Harvey to sign

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rvey’s hand moved to take the pen and sign the divorce papers, Rebecca could no hold back her tears, but she wiped them away quickly before anyone saw them.

d!” she exclaimed after the divorce papers were signed. She stood up on her oling legs and looked at Harvey sharply, ignoring Alicia’s presence. “No need to d the court hearing so the divorce decree can be issued quickly. And one more “Rebecca said, deliberately pausing to make Harvey and Alicia wait in suspense.

cca turned to Alicia, staring at her sharply. “You, your karma will come soon, very